YouTube Says ‘Obsession’ & ‘Backrooms’ Point To Awards Future For Films Born On The Platform

Deadline - Sep 29, 2026

YouTube’s European boss, Pedro Pina, has said that in the wake of the success of Obsession and Backrooms, more films and series originating on the platform will enter the awards conversation. “You see, from a cinema standpoint, a huge impact. Obsession and Backrooms were [from] YouTubers … they were tremendously successful this year and I […]

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